In some cases it is short lived, and will clear itself up after a few days; but, in some cases, you will find that the germs and bacterial buildup will not go away on its own, and you will be required to take some medication for it.

How bacteria develops –

For the most part urine does not have bacteria in it, but in some cases it can be caused from around your rectum and genitals, which can spread to the urethra, leading to the cystitis. Bacteria travels from the urethra to the urine, and this is what causes the infection.

The infection is going to irritate the lining of the urethra, your bladder, and in some cases the kidneys as well. This leads to a painful burning sensation when you urinate, and in some cases, leads to frequent urination in certain cases as well.

What increases your chances of getting cystitis –

One of of the most common causes is wiping from the back to front, when you experience a bowel movement. This causes the bacteria to get closer to the urethra, in turn leading to the bacteria getting in to the urine. Some other causes include:

– using contraceptive creams;
– having a condition like diabetes;
– a catheter being used to help you pass urine;
– being older, and having other medical conditions can increase your chances of getting cystitits;
– women who are approaching or have gone through menopause are more likely to get the condition; and,
– pregnancy, are some of the most common causes for this condition, and can lead to the painful sensation that is experienced because of cystitis.

Symptoms you may experience –

For women (or men) experiencing cystitis, there are common symptoms you may experience; some of these include:

– burning sensation when you urinate;
– frequent urges to urinate;
– urine that has a strong and a foul odor;
– incontinence or mental confusion (generally in elderly individuals); and,
– in severe cases, certain individuals also experience the chills or a fever, which is something that you do have to get treated immediately if the condition has gotten this bad.

Treatments –

In some cases, the cystitis is going to go away on its own after a few days time. If this is not the case, you might be required to take some kind of medication, either oral or a cream that can be applied to help alleviate the pain and clear up the bacteria.

In extremely severe, and very rare cases, it might be required that an individual who commonly experiences cystitis, and it does not clear up for some time, might want to speak to a doctor about possible surgical procedures to clear the infections up.